Sliding Head CNC Setter Operator

Essentra; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentra is seeking a Sliding Head CNC Setter Operator for a 9-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role includes setting up and operating sliding head lathes to produce precision components in a high-volume environment, ensuring quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience with equipment like Citizen and Star, GCSE qualifications, and good communication skills.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Up to 5% matched pension contribution

4x annual salary life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

UK Sharesave Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating sliding head CNC machines.
• Experience in a production environment with quality targets.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sliding head CNC lathes to meet production targets.
• Perform inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain proper fluid levels and ensure machine readiness.

Skills

CNC Machine Operation

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Recognised Engineering or Technical Qualifications

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier Calipers

Height Gauges

Optical Projectors

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We are seeking an experienced Sliding Head CNC Machine Setter/Operator to join our production team on a 9-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role focuses on the setup and operation of sliding head lathes (e.g., Citizen, Star, Hanwha, Tornos) to produce precision components in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate sliding head CNC lathes (Citizen, Star, Hanwha, Tornos) to meet production targets.
• Load raw materials, monitor barfeeders, and manage tool offsets and cutting conditions.
• Edit and adjust CNC programs to ensure compliance with specifications and tolerances.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Accurately document inspection results and production data for traceability.
• Conduct checks on unmanned overnight runs and isolate non-conforming parts.
• Maintain proper fluid levels, replace cutting tools, and ensure machine readiness.
• Operate other machinery within the department as required.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organised work area.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience operating sliding head CNC machines such as Citizen, Star, Hanwha, or Tornos.
• Familiar with barfeeder setup, cutting tools, and sliding head machine operations.
• GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and CNC code.
• Skilled in the use of micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges, and optical projectors.
• Understanding of machining processes and material characteristics.
• Experience in a production environment with quality and efficiency targets.
• Good communication, teamworking skills, and reliability.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and control systems.
• Experience with Hurco machines or manual machining.
• Background in part assembly or secondary operations..
• Recognised engineering or technical qualifications

What we offer:

• Discretionary bonus (pro rata if employed 31st March 2026)
• Up to 5% matched pension contribution
• 4x annual salary life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Reward Gateway
• UK Sharesave Scheme

Hours: 7.5 hours/day between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with some flexibility.

As part of the Essentra Group, Wixroyd is one of the UK's biggest online engineering component suppliers and has gained a reputation for high quality, innovative products.

Continued year-on-year sales growth offers exciting opportunities for staff to work in a face paced, dynamic work environment where an employee's hard work and commitment are recognised.

We believe in "Delivering a Range of Endless Possibilities" for our customer, our colleagues and the company. As a company we acknowledge the part we play in satisfying the needs of our team members and will do our part to support you.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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